1957 Berkeley Sports vs. 2006 Ford Five Hundred
To start off, 2006 Ford Five Hundred is newer by 49 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Berkeley Sports. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Berkeley Sports would be higher. At 3,001 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Ford Five Hundred is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford Five Hundred (203 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 188 more horse power than 1957 Berkeley Sports. (15 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford Five Hundred should accelerate faster than 1957 Berkeley Sports. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Five Hundred weights approximately 2574 kg more than 1957 Berkeley Sports. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Ford Five Hundred is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1957 Berkeley Sports. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Ford Five Hundred will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2006 Ford Five Hundred (281 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 232 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Berkeley Sports. (49 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2006 Ford Five Hundred will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Berkeley Sports. 2006 Ford Five Hundred has automatic transmission and 1957 Berkeley Sports has manual transmission. 1957 Berkeley Sports will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Ford Five Hundred will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Berkeley Sports | 2006 Ford Five Hundred | |
| Make | Berkeley | Ford |
| Model | Sports | Five Hundred |
| Year Released | 1957 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 322 cc | 3001 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 15 HP | 203 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 49 Nm | 281 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 60 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 57 mm | 78.7 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 282 kg | 2856 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3130 mm | 5100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1280 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1780 mm | 2870 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 15 L | 72 L |
